ARTS AND INCLUSION PROGRAMME
If you are looking to undertake, small scale arts and inclusion 'hands on' or research projects, please contact the Arts Development Officer for Social Inclusion: Phone: 0141 287 9845 or Email: kirsty.white@csglasgow.org
ARTS AND INCLUSION BOOKLET
A booklet which documents a selection of arts and social inclusion projects is now available. The booklet aims to help community groups and social work organisations develop and carry out good quality and enjoyable arts and inclusion projects. If you would like to receive a free copy please contact the Arts and Social Inclusion Officer. Phone: 0141 287 9845 or Email: kirsty.white@csglasgow.org
ARTS AND INCLUSION EMAIL NEWSLETTER
An email newsletter is published quarterly with the aim of sharing information, enhancing current links and sparking new opportunities in the arts and inclusion sector. Newsletters feature updates, information about training and resources and a themed section with interview. If you would like to receive the arts and inclusion email newsletter please email your request to arts.development@csglasgow.org
CULTURAL PATHFINDER FOR OLDER PEOPLE
The Cultural Pathfinder projects took place during 2007 and 2008 and were funded by the Scottish Government. Glasgow's Pathfinder Project was for people over 60, particularly disadvantaged older people.
A range of exciting projects took place including an intergenerational dance project in north Glasgow, an outdoor big band experience in the west end and Big Draw Workshops in Museums and Galleries. The Pathfinder also worked with the Glasgow based writer Chris Dolan who wrote a book of short stories call 'Hour after Hour', which looks at what it means to grow older in Glasgow.
If you would like to receive a copy of 'Hour after Hour' free of charge please contact Arts Development.
Also if you are interested in future arts projects for older people please get in touch.
Telephone: 0141 287 9845
Email: kirsty.white@csglasgow.org
ARTS & COMMUNITY PLANNING:
HOW THE ARTS CAN PLAY A FULLER ROLE IN GLASGOW BOOKLET.
This booklet is a summary of discussions which took place as part of a one-day event for key arts and community planning partners in December 2008. It reflects on successes and areas for development, explores partner expectations, offers insight into work within two areas of the city and gives examples of creative approaches. It is intended to help support and carry forward dialogue.
Since the event many of the discussions have moved on. The Culture and Sport Glasgow Arts Development team have continued to build positive relationships with Community Planning around the vibrancy theme and to develop projects in partnership with local communities, particularly through the local area based Arts Officers. At city-wide level there are plans to explore and develop support around arts and single outcome agreements in Glasgow.
A pdf version will be available online shortly.
ENCOURAGE
Encourage is an arts programme for older people in Glasgow. The project is a partnership between Strathclyde Senior Institute, Culture and Sport Glasgow- Arts Development and various arts organisations in Glasgow. Encourage helps older people to access and engage in arts activities through a mixture of workshops and performances. For more information and to view the Encourage programme please visit the website for Encourage
GAMELAN WORKSHOP SESSIONS
Gamelan is an orchestra of traditional Javanese instruments made from bronze and iron. The instruments are highly ornate but also very accessible. There is a workshop programme available for adults with learning disabilities who live in Glasgow. Sessions are carefully tailored to the needs of the individual. For more information or to register interest please contact the the Naga Mas Gamelan Group.
Email: info@nagamas.co.uk
PROJECT ABILITY @ TRAMWAY
An arts initiative for primary school-aged children with communication disorders who attend school in Glasgow. The focus is on self-expression, social interaction, creativity and fun. This activity will soon relaunch as Project Ability @ Tramway. There will be three blocks of eight weeks with sessions beginning in September.
Sessions take place at Tramway, 25 Albert Drive. It is essential to book. For more information or to book a place contact Project Ability. Phone: 0141 552 2822. Email: info@project-ability.co.uk
DEMENTIA AUTHORS
In Our Own Words, was a creative writing project in Glasgow, designed by writer-in-residence Anthea McKinlay. The project enabled people with dementia, who are living in Glasgow City Council residential care homes, to create writing, to have their voices heard and to be recognised as authors in their own right.
Although the project is now finished there is a website. For more information and to read work please visit the web site: Dementia Authors
ICAN
ICAN is the Inter Cultural Arts Network.
Aims:
- To share and encourage good practice: practically and ethically
- Provide practical guidance on issues such as project resources, legal referrals etc.
- Supplement other organisational policies already in place such as equal opportunities, child protection etc.
- To support social cohesion and inclusion through the arts.
ICAN group have been working to produce a best practice guide for working with arts, asylum seekers, refugees and new communities.
For more information on ICAN or to register interest in the network or best practice guide please get in touch.
Email: ican@csglasgow.org
ON YOUR RADAR
On Your Radar is an arts programme for people with learning disabilities. There is a range of tailored activity taking place in Glasgow throughout the year. For learning disability week we brought information about all these activities into one programme. The organisations involved continue to meet up to talk about how we can develop 'On Your Radar'. Look out for the 2009 programme.
For more information contact Arts Development.
Telephone: 0141 287 9845
Email: kirsty.white@csglasgow.org
THEATRE ARTS WORKSHOPS AT TRAMWAY
This new project provides an opportunity for disabled adults to experiment and explore contemporary theatre practice. This is an exciting opportunity which provides the chance to develop skills in performance, visual arts and music. Theatre maker Rachel Clive will lead, supported by a host of skilled professional artists and performers. If you have experienced or are interested in developing new skills then this could be for you.
Contact: Dr Heather Lynch, Education Programmer, Tramway, 25 Albert Drive, Glasgow G41 2PE.
Telephone: 0845 330 3501
Email: heather.lynch@csglasgow.org